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2025 Day 3 Highlights Test Page
Breakbulk Americas 2025
The 35th anniversary year of Breakbulk Americas was a tremendous success, filled with connection, business, and insight. From 35th anniversary celebrations at the Welcome Reception and After-Party, Workshops, expert speakers at the Main Stage and Education Day, to record attendance at Women in Breakbulk, endless high-fives with Cargo the Camel, and hundreds of new business connections made, the 2025 event was truly special.
Today's highlights
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Education Day
Education Day was a powerful showcase of how the next generation is shaping the future of the breakbulk and project cargo industry. Students and career changers gained valuable insights from panels and interactive sessions, bridging the talent gap with guidance from both established and emerging leaders. The day concluded with the poster competition awards and an ECMC-led exhibition tour, creating opportunities for networking and meaningful connections across the supply chain.
Project Power Awards Ceremony
Breakbulk’s inaugural Project Power Awards are designed to showcase every sector in the industry and the companies and individuals that are demonstrating the path forward. We found out the deserving winners in each category: Barge Transport, Best Logistics Strategy for an Energy Project, Best Use of Equipment, Ocean Transport, Road & Rail, Energy Project of the Year and Energy Champion of the Year. Plus, celebrated with a drink at the winners reception straight after.
Networking Highlights
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After-Party at The Rustic
The Rustic After-Party was the perfect way to continue the celebrations following the Welcome Reception. Just steps from the convention center, guests enjoyed live music, authentic Texan BBQ, and free-flowing drinks in a lively atmosphere that marked 35 years in style. The evening brought together attendees in a relaxed setting, making it a memorable highlight of Breakbulk Americas.
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception, sponsored by Cooper/Ports America, set the perfect tone for Breakbulk Americas with a relaxed, Mardi Gras–themed evening on the show floor. Guests mingled over drinks and nibbles, enjoyed music from the DJ, and explored the vibrant atmosphere that celebrated Breakbulk’s New Orleans roots. With bars scattered throughout, it was a lively first opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and spot key decision-makers ahead of the days to come.
Women in Breakbulk Networking Luncheon
The 2025 Luncheon was a vibrant and engaging event that combined industry insight, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connection. One panel explored the latest challenges and opportunities in procurement, energy, and logistics, while another highlighted the power of collaboration through the lens of major sports events in Houston. The day closed with a fun wellness activity where attendees created their own essential oil blends - a chance to relax, recharge, and bond with one another.
2025 highlights
Next stop: Breakbulk Middle East!
Taking place from 4-5 February 2026, Breakbulk Middle East will be celebrating a decade of being the region's largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry! Meet top industrial manufacturers, EPCs, project owners, transporters, and service providers - all at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With over 10,500 industry professionals expected, this event offers unparalleled access to one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing markets across the Middle East and Africa.
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